When a recipe gets a 5-star rating, we know it’s a winner.

These cookies are moist and chewy, with just the right amount of cinnamon sugar.

The soft centers balance against the crisp edges making them impossible for the whole family not to love.

Texas Sheet Cake With Fudge Icing

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With 15 minutes of hands-on time, it is easy and delicious.

One reviewer said: “Taking this to my next potluck.

Only us Southern country girls know the true meaning of ‘tip the trailer’!!

Southern Living Snickerdoodles on a platter to serve

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I haven’t heard that phrase in years….love this recipe and phrase!”

Make them ahead and save them for when your family needs something sweet.

One reviewer said it best: “I have made it 3 times just as it is written.

Southern Living Chocolate Dump Cake sliced and ready to serve with ice cream

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It worked beautifully every time.

One person in my family s favorite dessert is coconut cream pie.

He said that this one is the best one that he has ever had!

Southern Living Tomato Soup Cake on a cake plate with a slice cut on a plate beside

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Our whole family loves it!

The recipe is easy to follow and excellent.”

One reviewer said: “I found this recipe and I am so glad I did.

Southern Living Apple Turnovers ready to serve

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So decadent and flavorful.

Try it!!”

Said one reader: “What a great recipe.

Southern Living Vanilla Cookies on plates to serve

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Made as written exactly.

Thanks Southern Living.”

Sweet, salty, and buttery, this dessert is the perfect way to enjoyan old-fashioned favorite.

Southern Living Vanilla Pound Cake sliced on a cake plate to serve

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This cake gets 5 stars for its moist, velvety, and tender texture.

One reviewer said: “Just tried this for a birthday and we all loved it!

Super moist and decadent dessert.

Southern Living Coconut Cream Pie in the dish to serve with a slice cut out

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Paired well with vanilla ice cream.

Will definitely make again.”

One reviewer said: “I give this recipe a 5-star rating.

Dr Pepper Brownies stacked with a cup of soda - Southern Living

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Very simple to make and my husband loves them.

I especially like the pan-banging action.

Will definitely make it again and again.”

Southern Living Sweet Potato Bundt Cake with Salted-Caramel Glaze on a cake plate to serve

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Sounds like it’s time to make a batch or two.

One review raved: “Great recipe!

I made these for a meeting and they disappeared in a flash!

Southern Living Cowgirl Cookie Bars on a platter to serve

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The crust, especially, was just amazing.

Must have been the white chocolate!”

One reviewer noted: “I used to make these years ago, but lost the recipe for them.

Southern Living Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie sliced and garnished with chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and peanut butter cups

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I frequently brought them into the office to share.

They were loved by all.

Thank you for giving the recipe back to me.”

Southern Living Buttermilk Cake sliced on plates to serve

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I piped the cream cheese in so only a 20 cent size blob was.visible on top.

The combo of cheese cake middle and chocolate around is what gives each bite an exciting gift."

One reviewer said: “Easy to make, rave reviews.

Southern LIving Southern Hangover Cake sliced and ready to serve

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Whats not to love?

Definitely follow the parchment paper advice, came out of the pan beautifully.”

Pan Banging Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Southern Living Key Lime Cheesecake Bars cut and ready to serve

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Southern Living Fresh Fig, Pecan, And Orange Crostata

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Southern Living Black Bottom Cupcakes on cooling rack

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Southern Living Classic Pumpkin Bread sliced and ready to serve

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